Post by Legal Beagle on Oct 29, 2009 8:16:59 GMT -5
Department: Department Of Agriculture
Agency: Agriculture, Departmental Administration
Sub Agency: Office of Administrative Law Judges
Job Announcement Number: OALJ-10-003
Job Title: Administrative Law Judge
Salary Range: 126,054.00 - 162,900.00 USD /year
Series & Grade: AL-0935-03
Open Period: Wednesday, October 14, 2009 to Friday, November 13, 2009
Position Information: Full-Time Permanent
Duty Locations: 1 vacancy - Washington, DC
Who May Be Considered: Applications will be accepted from all groups of qualified individuals within the civil service.
Job Summary:
THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS OPEN NATIONWIDE ONLY TO CURRENT AND FORMER ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGES WHO MEET APPLICABLE REQUIREMENTS UNDER 5 CFR 930 Subpart B.
The mission of the U.S. Department of Agriculture is to enhance the quality of life for the American people by supporting production agriculture; ensuring safe, affordable, nutritious, and accessible food supply; caring for agricultural, forest, and range lands; supporting rural communities' sound development; providing economic opportunities for farm and rural residents; expanding global markets for agricultural and forest products and services; and working to reduce hunger in America and throughout the world.
Key Requirements:
U.S. Citizenship
Background and/or Security Investigation required.
Major Duties:
The Offices of Administrative Law Judges is responsible for conducting rulemaking and adjudicatory hearings under the Office of the Secretary at the Department of Agriculture. All of these proceedings affect the nations food supply, the quality of the food supply, returns to the farmers, and the consuming public.
As an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) the incumbent conducts proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedures Act (5 U.S.C. 556-7), and approximately 31 statues administered by agencies within the Department of Agriculture requiring APA hearings. These statutes include: the Agricultural Marketing Agreement Act, 1937 (7 U.S.C. 608c (3), (4), (15); the Packers and Stockyards Act (7 U.S.C. 193, 204, 213, 214; the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (7 U.S.C. 499 (h), 400d(d); The Animal Welfare Act (7 U.S.C. 2149); the Horse Protection Act (15 U.S.C. 1823c, 1825; the Federal Meat Inspection Act (21 U.S.C. 604, 606-608, 671; and the Animal/Plant Quarantine and related laws (7 U.S.C. 149, 150gg, 16, 164, 3904 (b), 3805; 21 U.S.C. 1041, 117, 122, 127, 134e, 135a).
ALJs preside at formal rulemaking hearings. They rule on the admissibility of evidence; set filing times, review hearing transcripts; and certify the record to the agency for decision.
In adjudicatory proceedings responsibilities include: ruling on preliminary motions; conducting prehearing conferences to settle issues or to stipulate facts; issuing subpoenas and prehearing orders; administering oaths; presiding at hearings which may include written and/or oral testimony cross-examination, and exhibits; questioning witnesses and determining credibility; and preparing and issuing decisions or approving settlement proposals with findings of fact and conclusions of law based upon the record and supported by reliable probative and substantial evidence. Decisions of a judge are reviewable by the Secretary's Judicial Officer. Unreviewed decisions become final, non-presidential orders of the Department of Agriculture.
Qualifications:
MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidates must hold an Administrative Law Judge position at the AL-3 level or higher, or must be eligible for reinstatement to an Administrative Law Judge position based upon prior experience as an ALJ.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
(1) Knowledge and experience in presiding at formal rulemaking and adjudicatory hearing.
(2) Broad legal knowledge and ability to develop quickly specialized knowledge required to deal with adversary proceedings brought before the Department of Agriculture.
(3) Ability to understand, analyze, describe and communicate difficult and complex technical, legal, and factual issues.
(4) Ability to render written decisions in clear and precise language.
(5) Ability to operate automated data processing equipment in composition and legal research environment.
You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position.
You will need to successfully complete a background security investigation before you can be appointed into this position.
How You Will Be Evaluated:
You will be evaluated based upon the question responses you provide during a structured interview. In responding to structured interview questions you should be sure to site specific examples of experience, explain exactly what you did, and the outcome.
Benefits:
You may participate in the Federal Employees Health Benefits program, with costs shared with your employer. More info: www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#FEHB.
Life insurance coverage is provided. More info: www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#life
New employees are automatically covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). If you are transferring from another agency and covered by CSRS, you may continue in this program. More info: www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#retr
You will earn annual vacation leave. More info: www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#VACA
You will earn sick leave. More info: www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#SKLV
You will be paid for federal holidays that fall within your regularly scheduled tour of duty. More info: www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#HOLI
Alternative work schedule options are available.
If you use public transportation, part of your transportation costs may be subsidized. Our human resources office can provide additional information on how this program is run.
Other Information:
You must submit all required information by the closing date. If materials are not received, your application will be evaluated solely on the information available and you may not receive full consideration or may not be considered eligible.
The materials you send with your application will not be returned.
How To Apply:
TO BE CONSIDERED, YOU MUST SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN NON-CONSIDERATION:
* A resume, or OF-612 (optional Application for Federal Employment), or any written application. Be sure to indicate the Vacancy Announcement Number. Electronic versions of the OF-612 and an on-line resume builder may be accessed at www.usajobs.opm.gov.
* Your written responses to the DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS describing how your experience, education, training, and recognition distinguish you from other applicants. Your responses are considered your SUPPLEMENTAL STATEMENT. Applicants are encouraged to respond to the QUESTIONS seperately since this may support your qualification for this position or a selecting official's assessment and consideration.
* ALL current Federal employees must provide a copy of their current Performance Appraisal. It must be dated within 15 months of the opening date of the announcement.
* STATUS applicants/FORMER AND CURRENT Federal employees eligible for reinstatement must provide a copy of their most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action.
APPLICATIONS ARE NOT BEING ACCEPTED VIA E-MAIL.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY C.O.B. (4:30 P.M. EST) ON THE CLOSING DATE of this announcement. If you request forms late in the open period, you are still required to have your application received by the closing date. No extensions will be given.
We are sorry for any inconvenience that this may cause; however, due to mail being irradiated, we have no control over when we receive mail. The Human Resources Services Division staff want to ensure that your application package is timely and is considered for further processing.
Please be sure to indicate your email address, as further communication with you on the status of your application may be by email.
WHERE TO SUBMIT APPLICATIONS:
USDA-DA-OHCM-DHRD
ATTN: Donna Carter
ANNOUNCEMENT NO: OALJ-10-003
STOP 1921, ROOM 2-W, JLW
1400 INDEPENDENCE AVE., SW
WASHINGTON, DC 20250-1921
Please contact Donna Carter at (202) 720-5806 for additional information.
DID YOU KNOW??
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: The Department of Agriculture provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the point of contact listed on this vacancy announcement. Additional information on persons with disabilities is available at www.opm.gov/disability/.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA's Target Center at 202-720-2600 (voice and TDD).
The application contains information subject to the Privacy Act (P.L. 93-579, 5 USC 522a). The information is used to determine qualifications for employment, and is authorized under Title 5, USC, Section 3302 and 3361.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
Males born after 12/31/59 desiring Federal employment must be registered with the Selective Service System.
Appointments under this announcement include a one-year probationary/trial period requirement. For supervisory or managerial positions, candidates are subject to a probationary period unless prior supervisory or managerial experience is creditable.
A background security investigation will be required for all new hires. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for termination.
The use of Federal Government postage-paid envelopes in filing applications is a violation of federal law and will disqualify you from consideration.
The U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all of its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, and where applicable, sex, marital status, familial status, parental status, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, political beliefs, reprisal, or because all or part of an individual's income is derived from any public assistance program. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA's Target Center at 202-720-2600 (voice and TDD). To file a complaint of discrimination, write to USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER.
Contact Information:
Donna Carter
Phone: 202-720-5806
Fax: 202-690-1067 Or write:
Department Of Agriculture
STOP 1921, Rm. 2-W, JLW
1400 Independence Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20250-1921
US
Fax: 202-690-1067
What To Expect Next:
Once your complete application is received we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified of the outcome.
EEO Policy Statement: www.usajobs.gov/eeo
Reasonable Accommodation Policy Statement: www.usajobs.gov/raps
Veterans Information: www.usajobs.gov/vi
Legal and Regulatory Guidance: www.usajobs.gov/lrg
Agency: Agriculture, Departmental Administration
Sub Agency: Office of Administrative Law Judges
Job Announcement Number: OALJ-10-003
Job Title: Administrative Law Judge
Salary Range: 126,054.00 - 162,900.00 USD /year
Series & Grade: AL-0935-03
Open Period: Wednesday, October 14, 2009 to Friday, November 13, 2009
Position Information: Full-Time Permanent
Duty Locations: 1 vacancy - Washington, DC
Who May Be Considered: Applications will be accepted from all groups of qualified individuals within the civil service.
Job Summary:
THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS OPEN NATIONWIDE ONLY TO CURRENT AND FORMER ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGES WHO MEET APPLICABLE REQUIREMENTS UNDER 5 CFR 930 Subpart B.
The mission of the U.S. Department of Agriculture is to enhance the quality of life for the American people by supporting production agriculture; ensuring safe, affordable, nutritious, and accessible food supply; caring for agricultural, forest, and range lands; supporting rural communities' sound development; providing economic opportunities for farm and rural residents; expanding global markets for agricultural and forest products and services; and working to reduce hunger in America and throughout the world.
Key Requirements:
U.S. Citizenship
Background and/or Security Investigation required.
Major Duties:
The Offices of Administrative Law Judges is responsible for conducting rulemaking and adjudicatory hearings under the Office of the Secretary at the Department of Agriculture. All of these proceedings affect the nations food supply, the quality of the food supply, returns to the farmers, and the consuming public.
As an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) the incumbent conducts proceedings in accordance with the Administrative Procedures Act (5 U.S.C. 556-7), and approximately 31 statues administered by agencies within the Department of Agriculture requiring APA hearings. These statutes include: the Agricultural Marketing Agreement Act, 1937 (7 U.S.C. 608c (3), (4), (15); the Packers and Stockyards Act (7 U.S.C. 193, 204, 213, 214; the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (7 U.S.C. 499 (h), 400d(d); The Animal Welfare Act (7 U.S.C. 2149); the Horse Protection Act (15 U.S.C. 1823c, 1825; the Federal Meat Inspection Act (21 U.S.C. 604, 606-608, 671; and the Animal/Plant Quarantine and related laws (7 U.S.C. 149, 150gg, 16, 164, 3904 (b), 3805; 21 U.S.C. 1041, 117, 122, 127, 134e, 135a).
ALJs preside at formal rulemaking hearings. They rule on the admissibility of evidence; set filing times, review hearing transcripts; and certify the record to the agency for decision.
In adjudicatory proceedings responsibilities include: ruling on preliminary motions; conducting prehearing conferences to settle issues or to stipulate facts; issuing subpoenas and prehearing orders; administering oaths; presiding at hearings which may include written and/or oral testimony cross-examination, and exhibits; questioning witnesses and determining credibility; and preparing and issuing decisions or approving settlement proposals with findings of fact and conclusions of law based upon the record and supported by reliable probative and substantial evidence. Decisions of a judge are reviewable by the Secretary's Judicial Officer. Unreviewed decisions become final, non-presidential orders of the Department of Agriculture.
Qualifications:
MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidates must hold an Administrative Law Judge position at the AL-3 level or higher, or must be eligible for reinstatement to an Administrative Law Judge position based upon prior experience as an ALJ.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
(1) Knowledge and experience in presiding at formal rulemaking and adjudicatory hearing.
(2) Broad legal knowledge and ability to develop quickly specialized knowledge required to deal with adversary proceedings brought before the Department of Agriculture.
(3) Ability to understand, analyze, describe and communicate difficult and complex technical, legal, and factual issues.
(4) Ability to render written decisions in clear and precise language.
(5) Ability to operate automated data processing equipment in composition and legal research environment.
You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position.
You will need to successfully complete a background security investigation before you can be appointed into this position.
How You Will Be Evaluated:
You will be evaluated based upon the question responses you provide during a structured interview. In responding to structured interview questions you should be sure to site specific examples of experience, explain exactly what you did, and the outcome.
Benefits:
You may participate in the Federal Employees Health Benefits program, with costs shared with your employer. More info: www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#FEHB.
Life insurance coverage is provided. More info: www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#life
New employees are automatically covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). If you are transferring from another agency and covered by CSRS, you may continue in this program. More info: www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#retr
You will earn annual vacation leave. More info: www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#VACA
You will earn sick leave. More info: www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#SKLV
You will be paid for federal holidays that fall within your regularly scheduled tour of duty. More info: www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#HOLI
Alternative work schedule options are available.
If you use public transportation, part of your transportation costs may be subsidized. Our human resources office can provide additional information on how this program is run.
Other Information:
You must submit all required information by the closing date. If materials are not received, your application will be evaluated solely on the information available and you may not receive full consideration or may not be considered eligible.
The materials you send with your application will not be returned.
How To Apply:
TO BE CONSIDERED, YOU MUST SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL RESULT IN NON-CONSIDERATION:
* A resume, or OF-612 (optional Application for Federal Employment), or any written application. Be sure to indicate the Vacancy Announcement Number. Electronic versions of the OF-612 and an on-line resume builder may be accessed at www.usajobs.opm.gov.
* Your written responses to the DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS describing how your experience, education, training, and recognition distinguish you from other applicants. Your responses are considered your SUPPLEMENTAL STATEMENT. Applicants are encouraged to respond to the QUESTIONS seperately since this may support your qualification for this position or a selecting official's assessment and consideration.
* ALL current Federal employees must provide a copy of their current Performance Appraisal. It must be dated within 15 months of the opening date of the announcement.
* STATUS applicants/FORMER AND CURRENT Federal employees eligible for reinstatement must provide a copy of their most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action.
APPLICATIONS ARE NOT BEING ACCEPTED VIA E-MAIL.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY C.O.B. (4:30 P.M. EST) ON THE CLOSING DATE of this announcement. If you request forms late in the open period, you are still required to have your application received by the closing date. No extensions will be given.
We are sorry for any inconvenience that this may cause; however, due to mail being irradiated, we have no control over when we receive mail. The Human Resources Services Division staff want to ensure that your application package is timely and is considered for further processing.
Please be sure to indicate your email address, as further communication with you on the status of your application may be by email.
WHERE TO SUBMIT APPLICATIONS:
USDA-DA-OHCM-DHRD
ATTN: Donna Carter
ANNOUNCEMENT NO: OALJ-10-003
STOP 1921, ROOM 2-W, JLW
1400 INDEPENDENCE AVE., SW
WASHINGTON, DC 20250-1921
Please contact Donna Carter at (202) 720-5806 for additional information.
DID YOU KNOW??
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: The Department of Agriculture provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the point of contact listed on this vacancy announcement. Additional information on persons with disabilities is available at www.opm.gov/disability/.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA's Target Center at 202-720-2600 (voice and TDD).
The application contains information subject to the Privacy Act (P.L. 93-579, 5 USC 522a). The information is used to determine qualifications for employment, and is authorized under Title 5, USC, Section 3302 and 3361.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
Males born after 12/31/59 desiring Federal employment must be registered with the Selective Service System.
Appointments under this announcement include a one-year probationary/trial period requirement. For supervisory or managerial positions, candidates are subject to a probationary period unless prior supervisory or managerial experience is creditable.
A background security investigation will be required for all new hires. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for termination.
The use of Federal Government postage-paid envelopes in filing applications is a violation of federal law and will disqualify you from consideration.
The U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all of its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, and where applicable, sex, marital status, familial status, parental status, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, political beliefs, reprisal, or because all or part of an individual's income is derived from any public assistance program. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA's Target Center at 202-720-2600 (voice and TDD). To file a complaint of discrimination, write to USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER AND EMPLOYER.
Contact Information:
Donna Carter
Phone: 202-720-5806
Fax: 202-690-1067 Or write:
Department Of Agriculture
STOP 1921, Rm. 2-W, JLW
1400 Independence Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20250-1921
US
Fax: 202-690-1067
What To Expect Next:
Once your complete application is received we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified of the outcome.
EEO Policy Statement: www.usajobs.gov/eeo
Reasonable Accommodation Policy Statement: www.usajobs.gov/raps
Veterans Information: www.usajobs.gov/vi
Legal and Regulatory Guidance: www.usajobs.gov/lrg
